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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.60, 18,194.40 and 10,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.60, 18,194.40 and 10,671.60 is: 16,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.60 : 18,194.40 = 10,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.60/18,194.40 = 10,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.60x = 18,194.40 × 10,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.60x = 194,163,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,163,359.04/12,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.40

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